Senior Merchandising Admin Assistant

JIGSAW; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium fashion brand in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Merchandising Admin Assistant to manage stock allocation, run trade analysis reports, and ensure effective inventory management across channels. The ideal candidate has 1+ years in merchandising, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

25 days holidays

Up to 50% staff discount

Life Assurance

Pension

Access to wellbeing and benefits provider

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in Merchandising is essential.
• Demonstrate strong numerical and analytical ability, with an emphasis on attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills – written and interpersonal/presenting skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocate stock for all our own stores and concessions for both Web and Retail channels.
• Run weekly reports for trade analysis, supporting the Merchandiser and the Merchandising team.
• Trading stock around the business to maximise sell through.
• Support store openings, closures, and relocations by moving stock where necessary.

Skills

Numerical and analytical ability

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Excel proficiency

Team player

Tools

Excel

Job description

Founded in 1970, Jigsaw was the first premium fashion brand on the high street. Since then, the company has expanded worldwide to work with the finest mills, cutting edge photographers, up-and-coming models, and renowned architects. But the search for the best in the industry never stops. As our journey continues, we’re looking for passionate and talented people to learn about Style & Truth: a set of values that sets us apart from the rest of the high street, a belief that everyone should feel empowered to embrace their own style, be true to themselves, and not slavishly follow the fashion world. This means putting style before trends and truth before hype.

We are looking for a Senior Merchandising Admin Assistant

Merchandising is all about right stock, right place, right time – and the Senior MAA role is a key role in the success of this. Making sure that our stock is where we planned it to maximise our sales and profit, whilst highlighting any risk or opportunity where necessary.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Internal: Retail, Warehouse, Ecom, Concessions and Buying

Key Responsibilities

• Allocate stock for all our own stores and concessions, for both Web and Retail channels.
• Run weekly reports for trade analysis, supporting the Merchandiser and the Merchandising team.
• Trading stock around the business to maximise sell through.
• Working closely with the Retail team to make sure any feedback is taken on board and actioned when necessary.
• Support store openings, closures and relocations by moving stock where necessary.
• Accurately manage and report on intake coming into the business.
• Tracking shipments into the business, flagging any discrepancies or risks.
• Ensure pricing is correct on the system, implementing any MD or promotional activity onto reporting systems.
• Sizing analysis and creating ratios for product using historical analysis.
• Ad hoc analysis.

Skills & Experience Required

• 1+ years' experience in Merchandising is essential.
• Demonstrate strong numerical and analytical ability, with an emphasis on attention to detail.
• Strong brand and competitor awareness, understanding the customer is key.
• Excellent communication skills – written and interpersonal/presenting skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-channel environment, being adaptable to the needs of the department.
• Be a team player – support the wider department objectives and activity.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and all-round computer literacy.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a brand with a rich heritage and a commitment to quality and creativity.
• Work in a collaborative, creative environment where your ideas and input are valued.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

• 25 days holidays
• Fantastic Staff discount schemes – up to 50% (and 70% on 5 items per season)
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Access to the Unum- Help@Hand – Jigsaw's wellbeing and benefits provider, for a whole host of resources, support and discounts

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications are encouraged from individuals regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships or pregnancy and maternity.